That does sound like IBS to me.

That sounds like IBS too me aswell.. But well i dont have to be anxious or nervous lol..

Sounds like it to me, also. Wish I had that problem. I go weeks without having a bm! That is extremely painful and dangerous!!

Thanks every one. I have anotgher question. What kind of meds should I ask for from my PCP? I take lamictal and seroquel, and I need something that's not going to interact with them. All med suggestions are welcome

Thnks

I take an exlax every other night, but my problem is the opposite of yours. Good luck!

You need to see a GI. It's IBS if there are no abnormalities determined by a colonoscopy. It's a functional problem, an uncoordinated colon, if you will, not a physical problem. I sometimes wish it were a real disease so that I could eliminate the lectures on stress management.

Hi BipolarPrincess --
I agree you should see a GI for an accurate diagnosis -- you don't want to let this go on should it be something more serious like Inflamatory Bowel Disease which can lead to surgery.

However, have you tried fiber therapy? It sounds as if you may have IBS-D as myself (and my 7-year old) and fiber therapy is very helpful for some. Myself included. I was on daily doses of Citrucel for years at it was the only thing that helped even things out. My 7-year old takes two teaspoons of Benefiber daily which also seems to help her -- although we're still in the process of trying to figure out what "trigger foods" she's got.

inthemiddle -- I understand your frustraion but even in a real disease of the colon, like Crohn's disease, stress plays a very real role. It would be nice to think that it doesn't -- but unfortunately it does. My oldest daughter is 10 and suffers from Crohn's disease. If she get's anxious or nervous about something -- she's easily in the bathroom more times than I can count.

Unfortunately for many of us, we keep stress internalized which in turn affects our entire GI tract (think ulcers, acid reflux, IBS even constipation). And yes it's tough to manage stress no matter what job you have or where you go to school or whatever your life may be like. But stress is a necessary evil that must be tackled in trying to gain control of most digestive problems. I know, I know -- that's easier said than done.

I will go to the doc and see if I can get it looked at next time I go see my PCP which won't be long because I have a sinus infection. I am going to see if testing for that will be covered on the insurance. Cause, I have been having stomach pains and ibs the movements for quite some time. Anyhow, I will form ya'll in when the time comes. thnks for all the help.